As Malaysia entered the endemic phase, we are glad to announce that ‘Buddha Day’ programmes will be held at Nalanda Centre from 8 to 15 May, with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in place. We joyfully invite you and your loved ones to join us to experience a meaningful celebration and deepen our calmness and joy as we prepare ourselves spiritually to observe this auspicious occasion. Find out about our programmes by clicking below :
Read moreThe 8th National Nalanda Members’ Convention concluded on 3 May with renewed inspiration and high spirits. We thank the organising team, volunteers and all members for working tirelessly to make this convention a truly inspiring and life-changing one. May the Buddha-Sāsana long endure!
Read moreNalanda Buddhist Society wishes our Muslim friends a happy celebration on the arrival of Syawal today. May the fasting and sacrifices you have made over the past month bring you much Peace. This year, many families are able to reunite with their loved ones during this festive season and we hope that your celebrations will be ever more joyous.
Read more1 May is dedicated as Nalanda Day, a special day to commemorate the anniversary of Nalanda Buddhist Society’s establishment in 2003. I take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to our Dhamma teachers near and far, members, benefactors, volunteers and devotees for your continuous care, support and encouragement.
Read moreOn Saturday 16 April, over 30 teenagers and young adults gathered at K. Sri Dhammananda Centre, Sri Serdang to learn about how they can equip themselves to make well-guided decisions for their education and career as they come to one of many crossroads in life. The Education and Career Workshop was organised by Nalanda Youth Centre and conducted by Mr. Lok Eng Hong and Sis. Buddhinī Tan.
Read moreNew Year celebrations abound this week for our friends in many parts of Asia – including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, and many Malaysians of Indian origin, too. As families gather in joyful reunions to welcome the New Year, there are also communities who are facing challenges, including not being able to meet their basic needs.
Read moreDo you know that just a pint of blood can save up to 3 lives? It is a safe, painless, simple, and noble procedure, and also one of the most wholesome deeds one can do. In conjunction with Buddha Day celebrations this year, we invite you to mark your calendars to participate in the Blood Donation Drive at Nalanda Centre.
Read moreToday, the Chinese community celebrates ‘Cheng Beng’ (or ‘Qing Ming’, 清明节), a custom when people pay tribute to their ancestors through food offerings and by ‘sweeping tombs’. A tradition which originated over two thousand years ago in China, the word ‘Cheng Beng’ means "pure brightness", coinciding with the beginning of spring when the sun shines brightly.
Read moreAre you about to finish secondary school or have just completed your SPM, and unsure what to study next? Are you concerned on how to prepare for the ever-changing global environment? We invite you to explore the potential of your education path, plan for your future and acquire a deeper understanding of your personal character at the Education & Career Workshop organised by Nalanda Youth Centre on 16 April.
Read moreThe 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nalanda Buddhist Society Malaysia was successfully held on Sunday, 20 March at Nalanda Centre Sri Serdang. Members received reports detailing the Society’s programmes in 2021 and discussed plans for the coming year, as the country starts to open up from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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